Concert In The Park – 2014 Line Up! Enjoy an outdoor concert Wednesdays during the summer months from our band shell located in tree -hearty Evans Bosshard Park, Hwy 16 East right here in Sparta. Be sure to bring your lawn chair … Continue reading →

Simple and Sweet just like your Sweetie! Stay two night with us at the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast located in Sparta, Wisconsin on Feb 14 & 15, 2014 and receive Two Roses in a Vase Free! (must make reservation … Continue reading →

Black River State Forest will be holding a Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe Event. Come enjoy a winter evening on the forest trails sponsored by the Black River State Forest and the Black River Forest Trail Foundation. 1.5 miles of ski trails and 1 … Continue reading →

When we try to mention all the things to do in the driftless area of Southwest Wisconsin we come up with so many. So, we just want to mention a few events coming up on the calendar. So, make your … Continue reading →

Sparta will be hosting 2013 Old-Fashion 4th of July. The celebration will start in the afternoon and go on till dark. The Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast is only three blocks from these events. An easy walk to enjoy your … Continue reading →

Today the Sun is shining, the birds are singing and the snow is melting in Southwest Wisconsin. There is hope that this summer will make memories for you all as you travel to the Southwest part of Wisconsin and visit … Continue reading →

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is coming to Sparta, WI. It will arrive at 7pm on Sunday December 9th, 2012. Location will be at the Sparta Area Chamber on South Water and Milwaukee ST, South Side of the tracks. Bring … Continue reading →

On The Trail Beer, Wine & BBQ Challenge– This event will be in walking distance from the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast. It will be very entertaining and a day full of fun things to do, see and taste! September … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin: 11th Annual Driftless Area Art Festival 2015: The artists of the Driftless region will be presenting a visual, culinary, and musical feast for you on Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20, 2015 at the Beauford T. Anderson Park in Soldiers Grove WI. The 11th Annual Driftless Area Art Festival runs from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am ...

Wisconsin Getaway: Driftless Region & Kickapoo Valley Reserve: The southwest section of Wisconsin is known as “the Driftless Area” and is bordered by the mighty Mississippi River on the west and the twisty Kickapoo River to the east. This area of the state was never touched by glaciers, thousands of years ago, so the steep hills and rolling bluffs were carved o...